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How to get fromDumfries to Kelsoby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Kelso by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court to Lambs Pendbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62
    6h 10m

  2. Drive  72.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Kelsocar car 72.8 mi
    1h 31m
    £19–27

  3. Train, line 67 bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    6h 12m
    £41–70

  4. Bus, line 67 bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to John Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    6h 15m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    6h 20m
    £54–107

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  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Lambs Pend, Town Centre, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Coledale Car Park via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 20m.

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